Course Description

Child development may be defined as the various changes that occur for humans (e.g., physical, cognitive, social, and emotional) between birth and adulthood. Child development may also examine changes that occur prenatally (i.e. before birth). The changes that happen before birth and in the early years of life impact us all and shape who we become as adults. Early child development often focuses on the first five years of life.

Child development is a multidisciplinary field which relies on knowledge from several other fields such as psychology, sociology, human development, and the medical field. The study of child development is important to improve outcomes for children and in turn, society as a whole. The following course provides key knowledge of this field. Each lesson includes and introduction, a lesson which contains the major aspects of each topic area, a conclusion section which summarizes the lesson, and a quiz on the lesson. Some lessons also contain helpful online resources for learning more about early childhood development. After taking this course, a person should be familiar with the basics of the field of child development, the four key domains of child development, developmental milestones, and development disabilities.

Lesson 6: Emotional and Social Development

The following lesson covers the key areas of knowledge one should have in regard to early childhood emotional and social development, including the key areas of this type of development.
20 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video

Review 2 Articles: Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood; Understanding Social and Emotional Development in Preschoolers

Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment

Complete: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Language and Literacy Development

Language and literacy development are major domains of early childhood development. 15 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video

Review 2 Articles: The Role of Early Oral Language in Literacy Development; How important is it?

Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment

Complete: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: Developmental Milestones

The following lesson presents the key milestones that babies and toddlers should reach within their early childhood development. 20 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video

Review Article: American Academy of Pediatrics Ages and Stages Information

Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment

Complete: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Developmental Disabilities

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. 64 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video

Take Poll: How would you rate this course?

Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)

Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment

Complete: Lesson 9 Exam

Complete: The Final Exam

218

Total Course Points

Additional Course Information

Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements

Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs

Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online

View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF

Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

Course Title:
Early Childhood Development 101

Course Number:
8900269

Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

"I learned so much about this course that it's going to improve my skills as a teacher in a daycare that I work at." -- Yenderina M.

"I found the "Developmental connections in early childhood" and "emotional and social development" very helpful. I also found "infant growth and development" knowledgeable. My class experience was a great one." -- Angel G.

"Early childhood development was essential to understanding the delays and issues that can be seen, and when, as children grow." -- Barbara R.